Covenant Building Services is a unique collection of highly experienced builders united by a common goal of exceeding each customer’s expectations. We are here to serve families that desire an Outdoor Living area that suits the needs of their lifestyle. You should be excited about your project rather than fearful that you might be taken advantage of by a contractor. Our clients consistently tell us that their primary reason for hiring Covenant is their belief that we will deliver all that we commit to in both product and service. The Covenant we make with you will be kept before you pay.
I would use them again in future. I would also recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Covenant Building Services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Lawrence S.
03/2016
5.0
decks, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Wow! What an exceptional company and crew. Their attention to detail, professionalism, integrity, and customer focus is second to none.
Description of Work: Build wood deck with pergola.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
JOHN R.
03/2015
5.0
decks, pool cleaners, deck cleaning
+ 1 more
Mr. Johnson understood our situation (preparing to sell) and presented options for repairing or replacing a deck which had had a jacuzzi removed. He was extremely thorough and straightforward with his recommendations. Although I did not hire them for this job I would not hesitate to conduct business with them in the future.
Description of Work: Provided options and estimates for deck repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Zachary A.
03/2015
5.0
contractors, decks, woodworking
+ 1 more
Words cannot describe how happy we are with our deck, arbor and stairs. The addition to our home is truly a work of art. Bill was on top of the project from start to finish. He worked with us extensively in the design phase of the project to be certain that he understood our needs and ideas. He provided three options at three different price points from which we chose. Once the project got underway, Gary made our dream a reality. He is the most accomplished carpenter I have ever encountered. He may more aptly be described as an artist. The finished product is truly unique and utterly amazing. I would hire them again and again and recommend them to anyone who will listen.
Description of Work: CBS built a deck, ornamental stairs and an arbor
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
sabrina R.
03/2015
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Bill and Claudia were very sensitive to our needs. I had several other shady people come out for estimates and felt like I was being taken advantage of. Bill is a straight shooter, he told me the $ would be median to high. They did excellent work in a timely manner and made me feel like I was a valued client. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family!
Description of Work: Removed old deck and built a new one
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,700
Michael H.
03/2015
5.0
decks, landscaping
+ 0 more
They were subs for a general landscape contractor. Arrived on time and cleaned up when finished. Work was of the highest quality.
Description of Work: Modified our deck and added an arbor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Daniel B.
02/2015
4.0
decks, excavators
+ 0 more
Had trouble contacting someone from this business. I sent request from online in which I got no response. Later, I contacted by phone and there was a problem with their phone service at the time. After finally setting up an appointment, Mr. Johnson was on time and very professional. He gave us options and listened to our concerns. His proposal was so that it would only cover half of the project we wanted with an expensive demolition charge. We did not hire and found another contractor that did our whole project around our budget and well constructed (incl. warranty). Mr. Johnson was very polite and professional just was not competitive with other bids.
Description of Work: The provider provided a professional proposal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
$8,537.5
Response from Covenant Building Services
[member name removed], Thank you for your objective evaluation of our encounter. It is especially encouraging that you found our professional service helpful. Of course we are always disappointed when our company is not selected however we also recognize that Covenant levels of craftsmanship are not required for every project. Please keep us in mind when future needs arise.
We contacted Covenant to get an estimate for a new deck, but in the course of the discussion about maintenance needed for a wooden deck, Bill (the owner) suggested a paver patio instead. He met with us to help pick pavers, designed the arbor roof, and provided practical improvements to our original design to come up with a great plan. We formerly had an unattractive, little used concrete slab with fiberglass roof that trapped heat; now have a beautiful patio that is larger, prettier, and more comfortable. The crew was professional and friendly, and got the job done in good time.
Description of Work: Installed new paver patio and arbor roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000
Jared D.
02/2015
5.0
decks, landscaping
+ 0 more
Bill Johnson and Gary Short made me feel like part of the family. From the moment I talked with Bill on the phone until Gary finished the project, I was treated with professionalism, amazing customer service, and a friendly smile. The attention to detail is outstanding. I was left with an amazing deck that will last for many years to come. I highly recommend this company and will use them again when my next project arises.
Description of Work: Built a beautiful cedar deck with a pergola swing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,400
Clay M.
01/2015
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
They were excellent! We selceted them because he was recongized with award winning service on Angie's List.
Description of Work: They replaced our existing deck.
Great experience with Covenant. Bill designed the patio, pergola, and stone patio. Great design and responded to a few design changes we had. His carpenters and masons are the best. Everyone that was on site did great work. Started/finished ontime and on-budget. Great experience with Covenant!
Description of Work: Bill and his team built a wood patio, pergola, and stone patio on the back of our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Kathleen T.
12/2014
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Amazing! During the entire process, from design to final construction, Covenant was professional, prompt, and delivered a first-class finished product. When issues arose during construction regarding the Treehouse design, they were promptly addressed and resolved to our complete satisfaction !!
Description of Work: Bill Johnson and Gary Short built us a dream come true! Our kids had been wanting a Treehouse for many years, and Covenant turned this dream into a reality. Everything about this Treehouse they built is perfect -- the design, the materials, the features -- everything !! Their work is beyond beautiful. Incredibly skilled carpenters. Attention to detail is top-notch. We hired Covenant based in large part on the reviews here and learned first-hand that everything about Bill and Gary is correct -- I strongly recommend Covenant for your next outdoor project. Even a Treehouse!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Wallace K.
12/2014
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
+ 0 more
The work was done on time and at estimated cost. The finished deck is beautiful and well constructed. The fact that Gary was able to demolish and construct a deck in 2 1/2 days was amazing. Mr. Johnson and Gary were very professional and I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for quality and cost effective construction.
Description of Work: Our old deck was falling apart. Mr. Johnson gave us a very competitive estimate and Gary came in and demolished the old deck and, mostly by himself, put up a new deck in 2 1/2 days.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Bola A.
10/2014
5.0
decks, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Bill and his wife Claudia very professional, trustworthy, and timely. They had the job done very quickly and were very knowledgable. They added extras at no cost. I will definitely use them again and recommend them. This company is what is called good old day services where people go an extra mile to get the job done with excellent customer service. Thank you Bill and Claudia for making our home more beautiful.
Description of Work: Install a Pergola
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
carrie A.
09/2014
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
All went well. From the initial meeting, to having plans drawn up, the approval process, and the demolition...Bill kept us informed every step of the way. There were no surprises about who would be in our backyard, when, or for what reason. The construction of the new deck went very smoothly. Gary, the deck and arbor genius, was very willing to take time to talk with us about how the construction process would go and he was also very kind to field any questions or concerns that my husband or I had. In the end, we had a custom dream deck, specific to our wants and needs, that we've got so much use out of. We've spent more time outside on the deck and in our back yard these past 2.5 months than we have the 5 years we've owned the house! I highly recommend Mr Bill Johnson and Covenant Building Services!
Description of Work: Covenant Building Services tore down an existing deck that wasn't providing the space our family needed. A new deck with an arbor was built from the ground up, providing not only the space we needed, but a layout that was better suited to our family.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000
Victoria S.
09/2014
5.0
decks, hardscaping, patios
+ 1 more
Bill came out to house to look at a recently finished renovation and came up with a great solution to the drop off from back door to ground level. The designs he put together were both wonderful - he listened to our desire to create a space that was functional, fit the space appropriately and within our budget. There were a few delays during the construction of the paver patio and arbor; however, they were not the fault of Covenant - rain and the landscaper delayed the project. Covenant's portion of the backyard was finished in a timely manner, his team was professional and courtesy, and the end result was exactly what we pictured. I would recommend their services to anyone interested in a great design, high quality work at appropriate prices.
Description of Work: Paver patio and arbor
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000
Vidya A.
09/2014
5.0
decks, outdoor kitchens
+ 0 more
Our first experience with Bill and Gary was when we commissioned them to build our outdoor deck about 2 years ago. Bill came up with unique design that incorporated all the detail we wanted including a bridge walkway. Gary, the builder, then took it further by listening to my on-the-spot suggestions to incorporate patterns that reflected my Indian heritage. Both men displayed extreme courtesy and clearly understood what customer service means. Not surprisingly, when it came time to cover the deck with a pergola, we turned to Covenant and Bill Johnson again. As we have come to expect, the work was completed in a timely manner, and to our expectations. Bill even suggested some new materials to address the rather unique problem solving the project required. In fact, problem solving is one of their particular strengths. We know when it comes time for an addition or similar project, we will call on Bill Johnson and Covenant again. We recommend them and strongly endorse their services for all outdoor projects.
Description of Work: Built an open deck the first time; pergola style covering for the deck the second time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,300
sally A.
08/2014
5.0
decks, remodeling, outdoor kitchens
+ 1 more
From the start, the owners were responsive and super pleasant people to work with, punctual and focused on assessing my wants, needs, and preferences before the design work even began. Then, they followed up with two rounds of design options. We made changes together, with my budget in mind. Ended up with a design that was clever, creative and inviting. I didn't want the same old square, flat deck. The work started very soon and the actual work leader, craftsman, was superb. He was on time, thorough, made sure I had any question answered. His work was excellent quality and workmanship. My deck and pergola were finished perfectly and in shorter time that I had expected. It was an awesome experience all around and the end result exceeded my expectations!!
Description of Work: Designed and built a new cedar deck and pergola. Demolished 30 yr old deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Gerald M.
07/2014
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
+ 0 more
I called Bill Johnson, initially, to give me an estimate on deck repair/maintenance. We ended up going with someone else because the needs of our project required a different contractor. Bill walked me through several different options we could choose and even gave me the names of the contractors that could do the work for us. When our needs change, I'm calling Covenant Building Services first. Thanks Bill!
Description of Work: Provided us with information about various contractors more appropriate for the needs of our project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Steve B.
06/2014
5.0
remodeling, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
+ 1 more
They were actually recommended by somebody that my husband works with. Then we went on Angie’s List and checked them out and they were there. They did a nice job and it looks really good. It is beautiful and made the biggest difference in our backyard. Bill was really great to work with.
Description of Work: We used Covenant Outdoor Living to have flagstone put on our existing concrete patio. Then they did some stepping stones and built a stone staircase up to the backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,300
Holly G.
02/2014
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
I would highly recommend them...they are just a pleasure to work with. Fair, honest, timely...everything you look for in a contractor.
Description of Work: Loved them as contractors as well as people. Built a small outdoor kitchen and was very pleased with their hands on approach.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500
Lynne C.
12/2013
5.0
decks, sunrooms
+ 0 more
We were pleased with the work that he did. We liked the design and suggestions. It took quite a while to do all of this work; probably a couple of months. My husband took care of of most the communication with the providers.
Description of Work: He designed our patio. Sent out sub contractors and did our entire patio deck and kitchen on the patio.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael N.
11/2013
1.0
decks
+ -1 more
Poorly. He never called back.
Description of Work: Called provider to set up a look at our porch to see what he could do to upgrade the patio and screened-in porch area. The owner answered the phone promptly, informed me it was his first day back after a vacation, and he took down my information (phone/email/address). He told me he would call back to set up an appointment. He never called back.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Covenant Building Services
[member name removed] rating of poor service is accurate and there is never an excuse for poor customer service. It would have been nice for him to include that the goal for the appointment was to obtain leverage against another builder for poor construction. The request was for a courtesy evaluation at no charge. I did tell him that I would stop by when possible because our team was working in the area. Toward that end I failed to follow through.
Edward G.
10/2013
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
The overall experience went very well. After going over the final plans and making sure everything looked good, work begun. Our carpenter, Gary was amazing. He knew exactly what he was doing and offered suggestions on how to make the structure even more appealing. His attention to detail was most impressive. I was blown away when the final structures were completed.
Description of Work: Built two Arbors in the back yard. One attached to the back of the house to provide shade during the hot summer months and a second in my 'bbq' area in the corner of the yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,600
Eric M.
05/2013
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
"After having experienced a number of disappointing experiences with other contractors during the past 3 years, it was gratifying and a total pleasure working with Bob, Bill and Gary, three guys who know the meaning of "customer service. Bob called ahead and showed up when promised to do the estimate, made a special trip deliver a box of samples since the full range of available materials and kept me advised of the progress of the order. Gary, who actually did the work was a true craftsman and professional, was more of a perfectionist than I am, cleaned up completely each day that it required to do the job (3 ) and ensured that I was completely happy with the result. Since I knew pretty much what I wanted from the beginning, no significant changes were necessary and the two little "touches" that I did mention were made in a cooperative and willing attitude. All three of the individuals I worked with were personable, easy to talk and took as much pride in the finished product as if it was being done for themselves. And although I believe this may have been the first time they worked with AZEK material (I was familiar with it), they read and met or exceeded the manufacturer's specifications for installation. The price was not the lowest, and in fact was the highest bid I received. But the result and the experience was completely worth it. I would recommend Covenent to anyone and they would be my first choice for any and every future project I may consider. Just wish that I had known about them sooner.
Description of Work: Installed a maintenance-free AZEK PVC deck "floor" in a large circular tree well. This also required the materials to be "special" ordered from the manufacturer as the only outlet in this area was in Pflugerville and they didn't have the color that I wanted.
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Service Categories
Decks and Porches,
Patios,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
General Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Deck Maintenance,
Landscaping,
Stone and Gravel,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Excavating
FAQ
Covenant Building Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Covenant Building Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Covenant Building Services offers free project estimates.
No, Covenant Building Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Covenant Building Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Covenant Building Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Covenant Building Services does not offer warranties.
Covenant Building Services offers the following services: Custom decks. Arbors. Spa & pool enclosures. Custom rail systems. Outdoor kitchens. Flagstone patios. Decorative concrete pavers. Custom outdoor living design services.